Waldo Cortes-Acosta
After 18-second debut, Robelis Despaigne books quick return at UFC St. Louis
Robelis Despaigne has his second assignment in the UFC. The undefeated heavyweight prospect will take on Waldo Cortes-Acosta on May 11 at a UFC Fight Night event in St. Louis. The news first was announced by Despaigne’s manager, AJ Ariosa, of First Round Management, on Tuesday. MMA Junkie confirmed...
‘Salsa Boy’: The hilarious story behind UFC heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta’s nickname
Waldo Cortes-Acosta’s “Salsa Boy” nickname was not self-appointed – like every proper nickname should be. His curious fight nickname was earned and given by his teammates after a spicy story behind his cooking, not his dancing. Cortes-Acosta (11-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC), who fights in the UFC’s heavyweight division, hosted...
Andrei Arlovski vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta added to UFC Fight Night on Jan. 13
Andrei Arlovski will look to snap a two-fight losing skid in January. Arlovski (34-22 MMA, 23-16 UFC) takes on Waldo Cortes-Acosta (10-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 13, which does not yet have an announced date or location. A person with knowledge of the situation...
Waldo Cortes-Acosta calls for Mohammed Usman after UFC Fight Night 215, fight outside Apex
" LAS VEGAS – Waldo Cortes-Acosta has a few requests for the UFC. The UFC heavyweight has a couple of things in mind following his second win inside the octagon. Cortes-Acosta (9-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) defeated Chase Sherman (16-11 MMA, 4-10 UFC) by unanimous decision in the co-main event...
Waldo Cortes-Acosta cool with 21-day turnaround vs. Chase Sherman: ‘UFC calls me, I’ll be there’
" LAS VEGAS – It will be exactly three weeks from the time Waldo Cortes-Acosta made his UFC debut to his return to the octagon. The UFC newcomer is about to log in two fights in less than a month, as he’s taken a short-notice fight against veteran Chase...
Dana White’s Contender Series 48: Best photos from Las Vegas
Check out these photos from Dana White’s Contender Series 48 which took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Photos courtesy of Joshua Hedges, UFC)
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